AP Literature Terms - C Flashcards

7422189678	cacophony	Grating, inharmonious sounds	0
7422192836	caesura	A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse, often (but not always) marked by punctuation; used for a breath and oral poetry	1
7422203501	canon	The works considered important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied	2
7422208252	caricature	A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics or exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect	3
7422217371	carpe diem	"Seize the day"; enjoy life while you can, a common theme in literature	4
7422221120	carthasis	A cleansing of the spirit brought about by a dramatic tragedy in a characters life	5
7422231782	classic	A highly regarded work of literature that haswith stood the test of time	6
7422235745	Classicism	Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint	7
7422242977	climax	The high point, or turning point, of a story or play	8
7422246647	Coming-of-age story	A tale in which a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood. The character may develop understanding via disillusionment, education, doses of reality, or any other experiences that alter his or her emotional or intellectual maturity	9
7422253937	conceit	A witty or ingenious thought or metaphor; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language	10
7422260192	connotation	The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase	11
7422263131	consonance	The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry; ex. "While you were naPPing, we were raPPing"	12
7422273231	couplet	A pair of rhyming lines in a poem	13